Senior Director, Audit - Finance & Treasury

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The Senior Director, Audit – Finance and Treasury will focus on leading the Internal Audit team responsible for the Finance and Treasury functions of the bank, conducting audits in areas including Financial Reporting, Accounting Policy, FP&A, Corporate Treasury, Liquidity and Capital Management, Interest Rate Risk Management, Regulatory Reporting, and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting. The Internal Audit Director will also work collaboratively with peers to coordinate audit coverage of additional areas, including Credit Risk, Regulatory Compliance, and Data Risk.

 The Internal Audit Director is a leadership position within the US Internal Audit Department responsible for the development and execution of a risk based audit plan that addresses the significant risks relevant to the portfolio.  The Internal Audit Director develops strong relationships with our Finance and Treasury business partners to obtain an understanding of the risks facing the organization and stay close to new developments impacting the business.  Additionally, the Internal Audit Director role will be responsible for leading, directing, evaluating, and developing audit professionals to ensure audit activities are conducted to high standards of accuracy, rigor, and credibility and according to regulations and industry standards.  The Internal Audit Director will mentor and develop the Internal Audit team to ensure team members continue to progress their careers and will assist the US Head of Internal Audit in the management of the US Internal Audit Department. 

• Develop a comprehensive audit plan for the portfolio that addresses key regulatory requirements / expectations and provides a sound third line of defense risk based coverage
• Provide oversight in the execution of the audit plan through the review of detailed project plans that effectively incorporate appropriate risks, scope, staffing requirements, deliverables, timelines, budgets and client availability
• Demonstrate a forward-looking mindset to anticipate what is needed to timely meet objectives and department needs
• Oversee and manage multiple engagements at one time
• Participate in certain committees of the US Region to increase understanding and awareness of current issues and new developments
• Guide department personnel in their careers and provide learning opportunities through coaching and mentoring activities
• Collaborate with team members in Enterprise Internal Audit to ensure a consistent approach to auditing risk and ensure there is a robust exchange of information and ideas
• Provide guidance to the team in all phases of an audit as needed
• Expand the operational audit team’s knowledge of key banking requirements / regulatory expectations in the areas of risk management, Finance, and Treasury
• Prepare or review meaningful, relevant, and well-supported audit reports